MUSTASCH – “Sounds Like Hell, Looks Like Heaven”*

MustaschWhen I made a foray to Sweden Rock 2008, I discovered this gem of a band that are apparently huge in Sweden but nowhere else, which considering their style is somewhat of a surprise.

Mustasch, a four piece that seem to have made Metallica’s Load & Reload their blueprint (this is a good thing by the way) and liberally sprinkled elements of Stoner and Hard Rock added to Ralf Gyllenhammar’s identifiable (Semi Clean/Growl) vocal style make for a unique groove laden sound.

Despite a few lineup changes they haven’t changed the winning formula, 10 tracks packed to the rafters with headbanging riffs, bouncing Bass lines, defiant lyrics and anthemic chorus.